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Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik handed over the 100,000th Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) to Army Chief General M M Naravane at a ceremony. Bullet Proof Jacket being handed over to the Indian Army  |  Photo Credit: ANI The government will ensure that "the best of weapons and protective armour" are provided to the soldiers, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said Wednesday. Naik handed over the 100,000th Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) to Army Chief General M M Naravane at a ceremony here, the Defence Ministry said in a statement. As per the statement, Naik said at the event that the Modi government has placed high emphasis on the operational safety of soldiers and it has honoured its commitment of protecting their "precious lives" while fighting the enemy. Naik assured that "the government will ensure that our soldiers will be provided with the best of weapons and protective armour and such requirements will always remain uppermost in priority". He ...

On this occasion, the COAS complimented the force for its capabilities and professionalism. Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Monday conferred the COAS Unit Appreciation to 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guards in recognition of the group’s outstanding achievements in combating terrorism. (Image | @adpi Twitter) Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Monday conferred the COAS Unit Appreciation to 51 Special Action Group of the National Security Guards in recognition of the group’s outstanding achievements in combating terrorism. On this occasion, the COAS complimented the force for its capabilities and professionalism. The group draws 100 per cent of its manpower from the Indian Army and has established itself as an elite Counter-Terrorist Force earning many Gallantry Awards including three Ashok Chakras. Among various operations of the group, most noteworthy was Operation Black Tornado (November 2008).  (Image | @adpi Twitter) Among v...